Tiruchuli Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TVK's Samayan.S leads over sitting DMK MLA
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Tiruchuli Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TVK's Samayan.S leads over sitting DMK MLA

Avarangadu Karthik Raja (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Thangam Thenarasu (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Rajavarman.M.S.R (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Kannan.G (Ezhuchi Tamilargal Munnetra Kazhagam), Gunasekaran.G (Puthiya Tamilagam), Samayan.S (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Murugesapandian.T (All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam), Rajkumar.D (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), Vellaisamy.P (Ahimsa Socialist Party), Aravinthasamy.J (Independent), Kalimuthu.S (Independent), Gurusamy.T (Independent), Chenna Kesavan.P (Independent), Sethuramalingam.S (Independent), Advocate Thangapandian (Independent), Nallamaruthu.K (Independent), Palaniyandi.M (Independent), Malai Alagu.M (Independent), Marimuthu.M (Independent), Marnadu.M (Independent), Muniyasamy.R (Independent), Rajangam.C (Independent), and Jeyachitra (Independent) — 23 candidates contesting from Tiruchuli in Tamil Nadu's 2026 Assembly Election. Votes cast across this constituency are now being counted, and early trends from each round will be closely watched as the day unfolds. Tiruchuli is a General constituency. In 2021, Thangam Thenarasu of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won by a margin of 60,992 votes. The 2016 winner was Thangam Thennarasu of the DMK. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Tiruchuli in 2026.
07:23 (IST) May 07
Tiruchuli Assembly Election Results 2026: DMK’s Thangam Thenarasu wins by 13,485 vote margin
In Tiruchuli, Thangam Thenarasu of DMK secured victory with 75,085 votes and defeated TVK’s Samayan S by a margin of 13,485 votes. AIADMK candidate Rajavarman M.S.R finished third with 25,581 votes.
18:29 (IST) May 04
Sivakasi Election Results 2026: TVK's Keerthana S leads over AIADMK rival
In Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Keerthana S is currently leading with 32,935 votes, holding a margin of 4,093 over AIADMK's Rajenthrabhalaji K T, who has accumulated 28,842 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by Congress's Ashokan G, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
18:18 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu with tally of 113, needs 5 more for majority
Counting is still underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. TVK holds the largest tally at 113, having won 10 seats outright and leading in 103 more, leaving the party just 5 seats short of a majority if those leads hold. DMK is placed second with a tally of 51, winning 6 and leading in 45. AIADMK is leading in 47 seats with no wins declared yet.
18:07 (IST) May 04
Tiruchuli Election Result: Thangam Thenarasu of DMK trails in Tiruchuli
Incumbent DMK candidate Thangam Thenarasu is currently trailing in the Tiruchuli constituency of Tamil Nadu. The 59-year-old graduate, who holds one criminal case on record, has accumulated 49,579 votes so far but finds himself behind TVK's Samayan.S, who is leading the count with 40,828 votes. The result in Tiruchuli is yet to be declared, and counting continues in this closely watched seat.
17:56 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala
In Kerala, where 71 seats are needed for a majority in the 140-seat assembly, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 68 seats and is leading in 19 more, taking its tally to 87. The LDF has won 30 seats and is leading in 6, giving it a tally of 36, and still needs 35 more seats to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17 seats in Kerala.
17:45 (IST) May 04
Aruppukkottai Election Results 2026: DMK's Ramachandran leads by a narrow margin
In Aruppukkottai, Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with DMK's Ramachandran. K.K.S.S.R holding a slender lead of 1,919 votes over TVK's Karthik Kumar. K. Ramachandran. K.K.S.S.R has accumulated 56,181 votes so far against Karthik Kumar. K's tally of 54,262, keeping this contest closely poised. The seat is currently held by DMK's K.K.S.S.R.Ramachandran.
17:34 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 5 more seats for majority
TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, holding a tally of 113 seats — 10 declared wins and leads in 103 more — leaving the party just 5 seats short of the 118 needed for a majority. DMK sits second with a tally of 51, having won 6 and leading in 45. AIADMK is leading in 47 constituencies with no wins confirmed so far. Counting continues across the state.
17:23 (IST) May 04
Tiruchuli Election Result: DMK incumbent Thangam Thenarasu trailing in Tiruchuli
In Tiruchuli, Tamil Nadu, DMK's sitting legislator Thangam Thenarasu is currently trailing as counting progresses in this keenly watched constituency. The 59-year-old graduate, who holds one criminal case on record, has accumulated 45,553 votes so far. TVK candidate Samayan.S is leading the count at present, with the result yet to be declared and the final outcome still to be determined.
17:12 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala
In Kerala, where 71 seats are needed for a majority in the 140-seat assembly, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 60 seats and is leading in 27 more, giving it a tally of 87. The LDF has won 29 seats and is leading in 7, bringing its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 17 seats across the state.
17:01 (IST) May 04
Aruppukkottai Election Results 2026: DMK holds narrow lead over TVK
In Aruppukkottai, Tamil Nadu, counting is under way with DMK's Ramachandran. K.K.S.S.R leading the contest on 53,483 votes. TVK's Karthik Kumar. K is close behind with 52,266 votes, keeping the margin tight at just 1,217 votes between the two. The seat is currently held by DMK's K.K.S.S.R.Ramachandran, though the sitting MLA is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
16:50 (IST) May 04
TVK inches close to majority mark in Tamil Nadu count
TVK is the front-runner in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, holding a tally of 116 seats — just two short of the 118 needed for a majority — with 8 seats won and leads in 108 more. DMK sits at a tally of 48, having won 6 and leading in 42. AIADMK is leading in 47 constituencies with no wins declared yet, while BJP and Congress are each leading in 3 seats at this stage of counting.
16:39 (IST) May 04
Tiruchuli Election Result: Incumbent Thangam Thenarasu trails TVK's Samayan.S
In the Tiruchuli constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting has placed DMK's sitting legislator Thangam Thenarasu in a trailing position against TVK candidate Samayan.S, who is currently leading with 36,457 votes. Thenarasu, a 59-year-old graduate and the incumbent from this seat, has accumulated 42,304 votes so far but finds himself behind in the count as per the latest trends. The result in this constituency is yet to be declared.
16:28 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in enough seats to cross Kerala majority mark
In Kerala, where 71 seats are needed for a majority in the 140-seat assembly, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if current leads hold. The alliance has won 45 seats and is leading in 40 more, bringing its tally to 85. The LDF has won 26 seats and leads in 10, for a tally of 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 19 seats, with 12 won and 7 leads in hand.
16:17 (IST) May 04
Sivakasi Election Result 2026: TVK's Keerthana S leads with 2,334-vote margin
In the Sivakasi constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Keerthana S is currently leading with 23,965 votes, holding a margin of 2,334 over AIADMK's Rajenthrabhalaji K T, who has accumulated 21,631 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by Congress's Ashokan G, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
16:07 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu with a tally of 136 seats
TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, leading in 134 constituencies and having won 2, putting its tally at 136 seats against a majority mark of 118. AIADMK is trailing with a tally of 45, while DMK holds 36 seats on tally with 3 won and 33 leading. Congress has a tally of 2, with 1 won and 1 leading. Counting continues across the state.
15:55 (IST) May 04
Tiruchuli Election Result: DMK incumbent Thangam Thenarasu trailing in Tiruchuli
In the Tiruchuli constituency of Tamil Nadu, sitting DMK legislator Thangam Thenarasu, a 59-year-old graduate who has represented the seat, is currently trailing as counting progresses. TVK's Samayan.S, aged 35, holds the leading position with 28,956 votes against Thenarasu's 32,273 votes at this stage. The result in Tiruchuli is yet to be declared, and the contest between the incumbent and the TVK challenger remains one to watch closely.
15:44 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry
In Puducherry, where 30 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 16, the NDA has a tally of 22 seats, having won 12 and leading in 10 more. That tally is enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has a tally of 3 seats, with 2 won and 1 lead, while candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively hold a tally of 4 seats across the union territory.
15:34 (IST) May 04
Sivakasi Election Results 2026: TVK's Keerthana S leads by 1,572 votes
In Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Keerthana S is currently leading with 21,495 votes, holding a margin of 1,572 over AIADMK's Rajenthrabhalaji K T, who has accumulated 19,923 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by Congress's Ashokan.G, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
15:23 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 154 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 154 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party well past the 118-seat majority mark on a tally basis if those leads hold. AIADMK is trailing at 34 seats, while DMK has a tally of 29 seats including one declared win. Congress has secured one seat and is leading in one more. Counting is still underway across the state.
15:12 (IST) May 04
Tiruchuli Election Result: DMK incumbent Thangam Thenarasu trailing in Tiruchuli
In the Tiruchuli constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK incumbent Thangam Thenarasu, a 59-year-old graduate contesting on a graduate's record with one criminal case on file, is currently trailing in the count. The sitting legislator has accumulated 25,109 votes so far, while TVK's Samayan.S holds the leading position with 23,195 votes, putting a margin of 1,914 votes between the two as counting continues in this Tamil Nadu seat.
15:00 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 197 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
In West Bengal, where 294 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 148, BJP is currently leading in 197 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 80 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats in the state. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across West Bengal.
14:50 (IST) May 04
Virudhunagar Election Result 2026: TVK's Selvam P leads by 2,455 votes
In Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Selvam P is currently leading with 27,011 votes, holding a margin of 2,455 over DMDK's Vijayaprabhakar, who has gathered 24,556 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by DMK's Seenivasan A.R.R, who does not feature among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
14:38 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 125 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 125 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party just seven short of the 118-seat majority mark if those leads hold. AIADMK is trailing at a tally of 48 seats, while DMK is leading in 39 constituencies with one seat already declared in its favour. No party has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.
14:28 (IST) May 04
Tiruchuli Election Result: Incumbent Thangam Thenarasu trailing in Tiruchuli count
Counting in the Tiruchuli assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu has placed DMK's Thangam Thenarasu in a difficult position as the rounds progress. The incumbent, a 59-year-old graduate with one criminal case on record, is currently trailing in this contest. TVK's Samayan.S holds the lead at this stage, having accumulated 23,195 votes against Thenarasu's 25,109, with the gap between the two candidates standing at 1,914 votes. The result in Tiruchuli is yet to be declared, and counting continues across the constituency.
14:16 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
Across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where 64 is the majority mark, the NDA is leading in enough constituencies to cross that threshold if the current leads hold. The alliance has a tally of 96 seats, with 2 seats won and leads in 94 more. Congress is trailing with a tally of 26 seats, all from current leads. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the state.
14:06 (IST) May 04
Aruppukkottai Election Result 2026: TVK's Karthik Kumar leads by 2,147 votes
In the Aruppukkottai constituency of Tamil Nadu, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Karthik Kumar. K is currently leading with 31,350 votes, holding a margin of 2,147 over DMK's Ramachandran. K.K.S.S.R, who has secured 29,203 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's K.K.S.S.R.Ramachandran, who is trailing in the count as votes continue to be tallied.
13:54 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 122 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 122 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party four ahead of the 118-seat majority mark if those leads hold. AIADMK is trailing with a tally of 51 seats, while DMK is leading in 42 constituencies. Congress and BJP are leading in 2 and 1 seats respectively at this stage of counting, with no results formally declared yet across the state.
13:44 (IST) May 04
Tiruchuli Election Result: Incumbent Thangam Thenarasu trailing in close contest
In Tiruchuli, Tamil Nadu, sitting DMK legislator Thangam Thenarasu is currently trailing as counting progresses in constituency 208. The 59-year-old graduate has accumulated 17,526 votes so far, with TVK's Samayan.S leading the count at 17,060. The gap between the two candidates remains narrow, keeping the seat firmly in play as more rounds are tallied.
13:32 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in West Bengal
In West Bengal, where 148 seats are needed for a majority in the 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the leads hold. The party's tally stands at 187 seats, all of them leads with no seats declared yet. TMC is trailing with a tally of 86 seats, also entirely in leads. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state.
13:21 (IST) May 04
Virudhunagar Election Results 2026: DMDK's Vijayaprabhakar leads by a narrow margin
In the Virudhunagar constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMDK's Vijayaprabhakar is currently leading the count with 19,848 votes. TVK's Selvam P is trailing close behind with 20,047 votes, keeping the margin at just 199 votes between the two. The seat is currently held by DMK's Seenivasan A.R.R, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.
13:10 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 115 seats, three short of majority in Tamil Nadu
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark sits at 118. TVK is currently leading in 115 constituencies, just three seats away from that threshold. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 55 seats, while DMK is leading in 41. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.
13:00 (IST) May 04
Tiruchuli Election Result: Thangam Thenarasu trails in close DMK fight
In the Tiruchuli constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting has thrown up a tight contest with DMK's incumbent Thangam Thenarasu currently trailing. The 59-year-old graduate, who holds the seat, has accumulated 10,486 votes so far but finds himself behind TVK's Samayan.S, who is leading the count with 10,457 votes. The gap between the two remains razor-thin as rounds continue. With the result yet to be declared, Thenarasu's hold on this Tamil Nadu seat is being tested closely by the TVK challenger in what is shaping up as one of the more competitive counts of the day.
12:49 (IST) May 04
Tiruchuli Election Result: TVK's Samayan.S leads DMK's Thangam Thenarasu by a narrow margin
In the Tiruchuli constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Samayan.S is currently leading with 10,457 votes, holding a slender edge over sitting MLA DMK's Thangam Thenarasu, who has accumulated 10,486 votes and is trailing in the count. The seat is currently held by DMK's Thangam Thenarasu, and with counting still under way, the gap between the two candidates stands at just 29 votes, keeping the result wide open.
12:38 (IST) May 04
Tiruchuli Election Result: Thangam Thenarasu trails TVK rival in early count
In the Tiruchuli constituency of Tamil Nadu, incumbent DMK candidate Thangam Thenarasu, a 59-year-old graduate, is currently trailing in the early rounds of counting. TVK's Samayan.S holds the lead with 7,767 votes against Thenarasu's 7,005, putting the margin at 762 votes at this stage. Thenarasu, who carries one criminal case on record, is facing a stiff challenge from the TVK nominee as votes continue to be tallied in this Tamil Nadu seat.
12:28 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 64, NDA is currently leading in 88 constituencies, a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 30 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues.
12:16 (IST) May 04
Virudhunagar Election Result 2026: DMDK's Vijayaprabhakar leads by 1,758 votes
In Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, DMDK candidate Vijayaprabhakar is currently leading with 14,918 votes, holding a margin of 1,758 over TVK's Selvam P, who has gathered 13,160 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Seenivasan A.R.R, who does not appear among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.
12:06 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 118 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 118 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, touching the majority mark of 118 but with no seats declared yet, the picture remains in motion. AIADMK is trailing with leads in 62 constituencies, while DMK holds leads in 36. TVK needs to convert these leads into wins to confirm a majority. AIADMK needs 56 more seats to reach that threshold.
11:56 (IST) May 04
Tiruchuli Election Result: DMK incumbent Thangam Thenarasu trails TVK's Samayan.S
In the Tiruchuli constituency of Tamil Nadu, sitting DMK legislator Thangam Thenarasu is currently trailing in the early count. The 59-year-old graduate and incumbent is being pressed by TVK's Samayan.S, who holds a lead of 357 votes with 3,726 votes to Thenarasu's 3,369. The result is yet to be declared, and counting continues in this closely watched seat.
11:44 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala with 64 seats, majority mark at 71
In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 71, the UDF is currently leading in 64 constituencies, leaving it just 7 seats short of a majority if these leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 41 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 19 seats across the state. No alliance has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.
11:34 (IST) May 04
Sivakasi Election Result: TVK's Keerthana S leads in Sivakasi
In the Sivakasi constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Keerthana S is currently leading as counting progresses. The 30-year-old postgraduate candidate is ahead in the seat, which is currently held by Congress's Ashokan.G, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. AIADMK's Rajenthrabhalaji K T is trailing at this stage of the count.
11:23 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 172 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 172 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party well past the majority mark of 118 if these leads hold. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 26 constituencies, while DMK is leading in 24 seats. TVK needs no additional seats to cross the majority threshold on current trends, though no results have been formally declared yet.
11:13 (IST) May 04
Tiruchuli Election Result: DMK incumbent Thangam Thenarasu trailing in early count
In the Tiruchuli constituency of Tamil Nadu, sitting DMK legislator Thangam Thenarasu, a 59-year-old graduate who has held this seat, is currently trailing in the early rounds of counting. TVK candidate Samayan.S holds the lead with 3,726 votes against Thenarasu's 3,369, putting the incumbent behind by a margin of 357 votes. With the result yet to be declared, counting continues in this closely watched seat.
11:02 (IST) May 04
Tiruchuli Election Result: TVK's Samayan.S leads DMK's Thangam Thenarasu by 357 votes
In the Tiruchuli constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Samayan.S is currently leading with 3,726 votes. Trailing behind is sitting MLA Thangam Thenarasu of DMK, who has gathered 3,369 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 357 votes, with counting still under way in this seat currently held by DMK's Thangam Thenarasu.
10:52 (IST) May 04
Aruppukkottai Election Result 2026: TVK's Karthik Kumar leads by a slender 23 votes
In Aruppukkottai, Tamil Nadu, counting is underway and TVK candidate Karthik Kumar. K holds a narrow lead with 3,263 votes against DMK's Ramachandran. K.K.S.S.R, who is close behind with 3,240 votes, leaving a margin of just 23 votes between them. The seat is currently held by DMK's K.K.S.S.R.Ramachandran, who is contesting this election as well and trails by a thin margin at this stage of counting.
10:42 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 33 more seats for majority
TVK holds the top position in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly count, leading in 85 constituencies and sitting 33 seats short of the 118 needed for a majority. DMK is currently leading in 67 seats, requiring 51 more to cross that mark. AIADMK is in the picture with leads in 38 seats, while counting across the state continues to evolve.
10:32 (IST) May 04
Tiruchuli Election Result 2026: Thangam Thenarasu among those leading in Tiruchuli
Counting is underway in Tiruchuli, Tamil Nadu, where DMK's Thangam Thenarasu, the sitting legislator from this constituency, is among the candidates currently showing leads as early trends come in. The 59-year-old graduate has one criminal case on record. AIADMK's Rajavarman.M.S.R and AIPTMMK's Murugesapandian.T are also in the contest, with the final picture yet to emerge as votes continue to be tallied.
10:21 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 64, the NDA is leading in 66 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold. If these leads hold, the alliance would be in a position to form the government. Congress and its alliance partners are currently trailing with a tally of 29 seats, while candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 8 seats across the state.
10:11 (IST) May 04
Aruppukkottai Election Result 2026: Early counting underway in Tamil Nadu seat
Counting is underway in Aruppukkottai, one of Tamil Nadu's assembly constituencies, with DMMK's Sanjay Gandhi. V and Independent candidate Chinnasamy. G both reflecting early leads as votes are tallied. The seat is currently held by DMK's K.K.S.S.R.Ramachandran, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. A clearer picture is expected to emerge as more rounds are counted.
09:25 (IST) May 04
DMK leads in Tamil Nadu but majority mark still distant
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where a party needs 118 to secure a majority. DMK is currently leading in 69 seats, leaving it 49 short of that mark. TVK is ahead in 32 constituencies, while AIADMK is leading in 15. Congress holds a lead in one seat. No party has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.
09:15 (IST) May 04
Tiruchuli Election Result 2026: Thangam Thenarasu in the mix as counting progresses
Counting is underway in Tiruchuli, Tamil Nadu, where DMK's Thangam Thenarasu, the sitting legislator from this constituency, is among those in contention. The 59-year-old graduate has represented this seat before and is once again seeking to hold it for the party. With vote tallies yet to firm up across the board, the Tiruchuli contest remains active, and Thenarasu's position as the incumbent adds weight to the DMK's presence in this segment of the count.
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Disclaimer: This Data is provided by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) | MyNeta and sourced from election affidavits available in the public domain of the Election Commission of India.
Tiruchuli is a General constituency in Tamil Nadu. 23 candidates are contesting in 2026: Avarangadu Karthik Raja (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Thangam Thenarasu (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Rajavarman.M.S.R (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Kannan.G (Ezhuchi Tamilargal Munnetra Kazhagam), Gunasekaran.G (Puthiya Tamilagam), Samayan.S (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Murugesapandian.T (All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam), Rajkumar.D (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), Vellaisamy.P (Ahimsa Socialist Party), Aravinthasamy.J (Independent), Kalimuthu.S (Independent), Gurusamy.T (Independent), Chenna Kesavan.P (Independent), Sethuramalingam.S (Independent), Advocate Thangapandian (Independent), Nallamaruthu.K (Independent), Palaniyandi.M (Independent), Malai Alagu.M (Independent), Marimuthu.M (Independent), Marnadu.M (Independent), Muniyasamy.R (Independent), Rajangam.C (Independent), and Jeyachitra (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Thangam Thenarasu of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Tiruchuli with a margin of 60,992 votes. The runner-up was S. Rajasekar of the AIADMK. In 2016, Thangam Thennarasu of the DMK had won the seat with a margin of 26,577 votes. round-by-round trends from Tiruchuli will be closely tracked. The constituency's result will add to Tamil Nadu's state-wide tally across its 234 Assembly segments. This Live Blog is AI-assisted using data from Pvalue.